Very low HCG level...will I be able to ever have a baby?

I did my first FET IVF (in vitro fertilization) transfer. Day 9 did blood test and it was a 6. Went again next day and it was a 7. I was told to stop my meds and I will get a heavy period. My question is how can I get higher hcg level? Am I just never going to be able to carry? I’m devastated. I’ve posted so many times with questions but no response. Googled like crazy and can’t find anything. I feel so lost.

Comments (7)

I think you will. It just means that this time it didn’t happen. I know it’s hard. I’m on my third IVF. Eveything that goes into it is so much. Hang in there. Will you have a meeting with the doctor? Do you have any frozen embryos?

So sorry. Does your clinic prime with HCG? I did with my 2 IVF (in vitro fertilization) cycles and it worked both times. First time I had a MC (miscarriage) but it was a chromosome abnormality. Anyhow might be worth looking into.

I am so sorry you are going through this. I was in similar situation like you four times. But I am in 27 week now from my last FET. Many embryos just have problems so that they cannot turn into babys. But one of your embryos will. Take it as a good sign that you can actually get pregnant. Don't give up.

In addition you could talk to your doctor about adding prednison and intralipid. I think these medication had helped me.

I think you will. It just means that this time it didn’t happen. I know i...

Posted
08/21/2018

I think you will. It just means that this time it didn’t happen. I know it’s hard. I’m on my third IVF. Eveything that goes into it is so much. Hang in there. Will you have a meeting with the doctor? Do you have any frozen embryos?

Thank you. I have one more frozen embryo. I want to get it tested before I do another transfer.

So sorry. Does your clinic prime with HCG? I did with my 2 IVF cycles and i...

Posted
08/21/2018

So sorry. Does your clinic prime with HCG? I did with my 2 IVF but it was a chromosome abnormality. Anyhow might be worth looking into.

I’m so sorry. I pray for a positive result for you. They didn’t offer the HCG trigger because it was a FET. But I’ve read some women did get this shot even though they had a Frozen embryo. I’ll be talking to my dr about this all.

I am so sorry you are going through this. I was in similar situation like you...

Posted
08/22/2018

I am so sorry you are going through this. I was in similar situation like you four times. But I am in 27 week now from my last FET. Many embryos just have problems so that they cannot turn into babys. But one of your embryos will. Take it as a good sign that you can actually get pregnant. Don't give up.

In addition you could talk to your doctor about adding prednison and intralipid. I think these medication had helped me.

Thank you! Did you do any testings on your embryos? I will def talk to them about those medications. Best of luck on a healthy baby 🙏

I’m so sorry. I pray for a positive result for you. They didn’t offer the...

Posted
08/22/2018

I’m so sorry. I pray for a positive result for you. They didn’t offer the HCG trigger because it was a FET. But I’ve read some women did get this shot even though they had a Frozen embryo. I’ll be talking to my dr about this all.

I’m sorry I wasn’t clear. I had an HCG wash - similar to an IUI (intrauterine insemination) - before my transfers. One was fresh but the other was frozen. The fresh transfer failed. The frozen transfer just celebrated his first birthday. A lot of women at my clinic have had great results with the HCG wash a couple days before transfer... it’s like it tricks your body into thinking it’s pregnant with the presence of HCG. It’s newer protocol I think - but maybe ask! Good luck to you. I had several miscarriages between my first and second - one with an HCG of 8. So I know what you’re going through. Keep the faith. I’m proof it will happen!

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